High Surf Advisory for San Luis Obispo County Beaches; Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches
What: Large breaking waves of 10 to 16 feet with dangerous rip currents. Largest on northwest facing beaches. Impacts: There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause...
Official alert brief
WHAT
Large breaking waves of 10 to 16 feet with dangerous rip currents. Largest on northwest facing beaches.
WHERE
San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches.
WHEN
Until 9 AM PDT Monday.
IMPACTS
There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Minor Beach erosion and isolated minor coastal flooding is possible. Most likely during the evening high tides (7pm to 11pm) on Saturday and Sunday.
Instructions
Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.